Chapter 37: Making Amends

Unable to reach Seth Danielle decided to go and see Jean first. Calling the house she found she was already headed into the clinic and made her way to the PCH to get there.

Pulling into the parking lot just beside the building Danielle got out steadying herself for the first of a few apologizes she had to make. Inside she looked around, having never been inside the clinic she had no idea what to expect but of course knowing Josef had set it up he should have expected nothing but the best. She felt the inviting and calming mood when she first walked in and she knew how perfect it was.

"Hello, how can I help you?" A nice brunette asked from behind the counter.

Danielle smiled at her, "I'm here to see Jean Larter if she's not busy."

"One moment let me see if she is with someone." She dialed the phone and waited a few, "I have a lady up front who would like to speak with you…okay I'll send her back." The woman looked up at Danielle as she hung up, "She can see you now. Come on I'll show you to her office."

Danielle followed the woman down the hallways to Jean's office and was left there to knock, "Come in."

Jean sat behind her desk with a pleasant smile on her face that turned to confusion when she saw Danielle, "What are you doing here?"

Coming in quickly and shutting the door behind her Danielle walked towards Jean, "I'm so sorry to interrupt your day again but I just had to see you…to apologize."

Jean smiled as she stood up motioning for Danielle to come with her to sit on the couch, "You never have to apologize for stopping by."

"That's not why…I came to tell you how bad I feel about what I said to you. The things I was saying about vampires and…it was wrong. I know you aren't like that, you're just normal people with special diets." She gave a laugh, "I know this, I helped Coop understand this. But yesterday I just…I saw Seth and my mind went right to the horror movies. I made him mad and then I called you and I managed to put my other foot in my mouth saying such hurtful things to my friend."

Jean put her hand on Danielle's shoulder giving it a squeeze, "I know you didn't mean anything by it sweetie."

"I didn't I swear. I don't know what happened it's like the logical part of my brain shut off. I've been so emotional, over reacting to the little things that shouldn't matter."

"Your hormones are just out of balance, they will get better. As for me, don't worry I understand you were upset and protective of your little brother."

"I was but that still isn't an excuse for hurting you. For that I apologize."

Jean smiled, "Then apologize accepted. Have you talked to Seth yet?"

Danielle shook her head, "No I tried calling him to see if he would meet me but I think he's avoiding me. I don't blame him but I don't know how to make things right if he won't talk to me."

"Just give him a little time, Seth's a good boy and he loves you he won't avoid you forever."

Danielle sighed and looked around, "The clinic is beautiful."

Looking around Jean let out a happy murmur, "He really out did himself."

"Josef's a good man and he loves you very much." Jean nodded, "So speaking of your man when is the wedding please tell me I'll have time to lose this baby roll."

"There is no wedding."

"Wait…but Josef proposed," Danielle took Jean's hand pointing to her engagement ring in confusion.

"Yes he did and it was very sweet and romantic of him but I know Josef and love him just the way he is. The gesture meant the world to me and I know he would marry me that is enough, I won't actually pull him through a wedding. We're together forever, and that is enough for me."

Danielle's phone started to ring in the now silent office and she quickly reached for it, "I have to get this."

Jean nodded, "Go ahead and I'll see you soon."

Seth watched as Allie walked around her bedroom getting ready, he himself already dressed and ready. "So you work all night?"

She looked out at him giving a frown, "Yep tonight and tomorrow night from 5pm to 5am." She looked over to his vibrating phone, "You're going to have to talk to her eventually."

"I know," Seth sighed. "I just don't want to hear what she has to say."

Allie moved over to straddle him grabbing his phone as she did, "I don't want to come between you and your sister. You need to talk to her, she's your family. Besides you have your nephew."

Seth took the phone from her hand and dialed in his voicemail and held the phone to his ear listening to her voicemail. He hit the button to erase the message and closed his phone, "She sounds upset."

"I'm sure fighting with you isn't something she is enjoying very much," Alyssa leaned her forehead against his.

Seth held her hips as he released a sigh, "Why do you care so much? I mean she wants me away from you."

"Because I know how close you two are and I know it bothers you to be fighting with her. So she doesn't like me now, it hurts I'll admit it but I'm a big girl I can handle it."

Seth kissed her lips softly, "I don't see what there is to dislike about you. I appreciate that you want us to work things out but I won't tolerate her bad mouthing you or telling me to stay away from you."

Alyssa smiled softly at him and leaned back, "For me then will you try to work it out?"

"I'll call her when I leave here."

Alyssa kissed him again and stood from his side, "Now, not to rush you out or anything but I have to get to work."

"It's not even 2 yet."

"I know but I told Tiffany I would come in early for her she has an anniversary to get ready for."

Seth stood and grabbed his shoulder bag, "Okay so I'll see you…"

Alyssa smiled grabbing her purse and cooler, "Call me and let me know how it goes with your sister."

"I will. Have a good day…night at work."

They walked out Alyssa locking the door securely behind her and to their cars before saying goodbye one last time with a sensuous kiss leaving them wanting for the next time they would see each other. As Alyssa pulled away Seth pulled out his phone and bit his lip as he dialed his sister.

To Be Continued…

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